Monument record MCC8210 - Possible Medieval kiln site, Roman Hill House, Mersea Road, Colchester

Summary

Medieval kiln said to have been discovered in the grounds of Roman Hill House during construction of tennis court.

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Grid reference Centred TM 009 210 (81m by 50m)
Map sheet TM02SW
Civil Parish EAST DONYLAND, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Medieval kiln said to have been discovered in the grounds of Roman Hill House during construction of tennis court. Little can be said to verify this except that the statement originated from the late Kay de-Brisay. Site visit by J. Cotter in 1987 found no evidence suggestive of a nearby kiln.

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  • <1> DESC TEXT: unknown. 1960 0nwards. SMR form unknown.
  • <2> Artifact: Cotter, J. 1990. PERS COMM by Cotter, J.
  • <3> DESC TEXT: Cotter, J. unknown. Colchester Archaeol Rep. No 7, forthcoming.
  • <4> CORRESPONDENCE: de Brisay, K. unknown. CORRESPONDENCE by de-Brisay, K.

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Record last edited

Jan 22 2018 4:13PM

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